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Magic Top Pacers 135-127, Hand Indiana 12th Straight Loss

The defeat matched a 43-year Pacers record for consecutive losses after last season's Finals run.

Overview

  • Desmond Bane scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero had 28 with 12 rebounds, and Anthony Black posted 27 and 10 assists as the trio combined for 86 points.
  • Orlando wiped out an early 12-point deficit with a 17-0 run and dominated the second quarter 41-22.
  • The Magic shot 56% and hit 15 of 32 from three, turning 11 Indiana turnovers into 18 points and finishing with a 60-50 edge in the paint.
  • Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 34 points, Aaron Nesmith added 25, and Andrew Nembhard contributed 20 points and 11 assists.
  • Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) and Jalen Suggs (knee) were out, and late plays by Tristan da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr. helped close out the win.